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Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey believes it’s his old club’s turn to pick up a derby win against Sunderland .

The Magpies , much like the Black Cats have done in recent years, brought in a new man to lead the club one game prior to the Tyne-Wear clash and Howey thinks now is the time that Newcastle finally pick up a win in the fixture.

Rafa Benitez was brought in to replace Steve McClaren and despite his first game ending in a 1-0 loss to Leicester City, positives could be taken from the game and now the attention turns to Sunderland.

Speaking ahead of the game, Howey said: “This time it’s Newcastle’s turn (to win the derby after appointing a new manager).

“I think the performance against Leicester was better.

“With it (the derby) being at home I do fancy Newcastle (to win) – I fancy Newcastle strongly.

“I think Sunderland will be tough to break down, but I think this could be a very good win for Newcastle.”

United have lost the last six derbies and have not tasted victory since the 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light in August 2011 – in fact the club have to go back to October 2010 to remember the last win over Sunderland at St James’ Park. And a memorable one it was too, with the Magpies running rampant and sealing a 5-1 win.